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22/06/2007
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An unusual solution for transporting oil, gas, cargo – and possibly people
Towing a line of oil or gas tanks beneath the waves could deliver substantial cost and energy savings in comparison with pipelines or conventional tankers.
A ‘Sea Train’ should have minimal water resistance, because of its small frontal cross section. And although it would have to be strong enough to withstand depth pressure, it should not need any of the robustness required by surface vessels to resist storm conditions.
The idea of towing a series of containers under the sea is the brainchild of Ian Holmes, a joiner based in Ore, near Hastings, who originally conceived of the idea to transport passengers at lower cost and in greater comfort than is possible in either airliners or ferries.
He has obtained a US patent on the idea.
More details appear in the July issue of Eureka.
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Tom Shelley
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